Tiggerlane is our hostess and she's asked us to:Make a list of things you want to do before you die. It must be at least five items - and you can make it as long as you desire. Photos are optional. And let's hear about some of the wackiest, most bizarre to-do's on your Bucket List!

EASY!! But in warning, it's considered a bit political.For years, I've wanted to do this before I die! My very number one thing on my bucket list is go to Washington and tell each and every ONE of the people who think they're running the country for us....tell them to all shove it where the sun don't shine!!!! And I'd begin with the oval office. At least being 'oval'....it's the right shape to "stick it". No, seriously. If this is the government by the people and for the people....they haven't got it right yet.

No, I have enough sense to NOT go 'postal' but this, people, is something that is VERY conservative for my voiced opinions - I would dearly love to just go say "take your politics and shove it" then walk away feeling I've accomplished a life long dream...freedom of speech has gone down the tubes around our country too!! So, naturally, I'll refrain from saying what's been on my mind for the ages. If I would speak my opinion and live to regret it, I'd probably be one of those like Jimmy "H" who mysteriously disappeared under some thick cement slab to be never found again. Only thing is, I'm an American peon, and there wouldn't be any headlines, or 'breaking news'.

If Noah had lived in the United States today the story may have gone something like this:

And the Lord spoke to Noah and said, "In one year, I am going to make it rain and cover the whole earth with water until all flesh is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on earth. Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark." In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark. In fear and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the ark. "Remember," said the Lord, "you must complete the Ark and bring everything aboard in one year."

Exactly one year later, fierce storm clouds covered the earth and all the seas of the earth went into a tumult. The Lord saw that Noah was sitting in his front yard weeping. "Noah!" He shouted. "Where is the Ark?"

First, I had to get a permit for construction, and your plans did not meet the building codes. I had to hire an engineering firm and redraw the plans.Then I got into a fight with OSHA over whether or not the Ark needed a sprinkler system and approved floatation devices.Then, my neighbor objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city planning commission.

Then, I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to protect the Spotted Owl. I finally convinced the U.S. Forest Service that I really needed the wood to save the owls. However, the Fish and Wildlife Service won't let me take the 2 owls.

The carpenters formed a union and went on strike. I had to negotiate a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board before anyone would pick up a saw or hammer. Now, I have 16 carpenters on the Ark, but still no owls.

When I started rounding up the other animals, an animal rights group sued me. They objected to me taking only two of each kind aboard. This suit is pending.

Meanwhile, the EPA notified me that I could not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact statement on your proposed flood. They didn't take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of the Creator of the Universe.

Then, the Army Corps of Engineers demanded a map of the proposed flood plain. I sent them a globe.

Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that I am practicing discrimination by not taking atheists aboard.

The IRS has seized my assets, claiming that I'm building the Ark in preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes. I just got a notice from the state that I owe them some kind of user tax and failed to register the Ark as a 'recreational water craft'.

And finally, the ACLU got the courts to issue an injunction against further construction of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it's a religious event, and, therefore unconstitutional.I really don't think I can finish the Ark for another five or six years."

Noah waited. The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine, and the seas began to calm. A rainbow arched across the sky.

Now that that has been told, other things on my bucket list is to PATCH my bucket! I noticed when the seas began to swell just before Noah talked with God, that my bucket, where I'll stash my list, has a severe leak!!! My ambition has been told to the whole world...a big leak. And I still need to make that trek to the 'big city' before I KICK ass the bucket and find those areas where the SUN DON'T SHINE. Other than this big #1, also on my list would be:

Be the pilot [captain] of a jumbo jetRace a car and winTrek across Ireland [it's rumored that St. Patrick cleared the land of snakes!]Write a best selling novel of epic proportion!

Then, after all these are done, there'd be one more to do on the list....and since I'm on a roll --it'd would be to:

get on TV national news and in front of the microphone as Charles Gibson is holding it in front of me to voice my opinions, I'd say: "Corporate America? You're unfair to the consumer...straighten up or I will boycott you to the point that others will finally get wise, and follow suit. I'm tired of being cheated into buying a new product that is 'improved and super fantastic' only to find that in a year or two it's obsolete and there is no feedback or support to be found for the 'old' product!!!!Eventually I hope to STOP purchasing anything new until it's something worthy of buying, and it'll last beyond the year's waranty!!"

Giants 17 - Pats 14I was terrifically pleased that they won. Manning as MVP was a good choice too! Tho we watched only bits and pieces of the game, the outcome was good for me. Pats have won enough!!! We needed some 'new blood' in the victory lane.

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Good Evening Anni,AMEN, AMEN, AMEN, & AMEN!!!! YOU GO GIRLFRIEND, TELL EM' LIKE IT IS!!!! I GOT YOUR BACK!!!! Ver well said my friend. When you get ready to go to Washington, look me up and I'll go with you to voice my opinion with you. I may get throwed in jail, so be sure to bring some cash to bail me out. LOL. Wait, wait, just go and get some cash out of the safe and bail me out on the Government. LOL. Oh Anni, this is just a wonderful post. I so enjoyed the story of Noah. Your on your way with this story right here of writing a novel. Dang, you are good. Now I don't think I could be a pilot. LOL. Nope, no way. LOL. I would love to go to Ireland as well, but that would be a very long plane ride and well ummmm, I bess not get on a plane. Heck, I'm afraid the dadgum Government might hi-jack it. LOL. It's true, you don't know what them people are up to up there. Oh my gosh, you have done got me all fired up now. LOL. I better go before I get so mad(not at you, but the Government) and start saying some bad words. LOL. Take care my friend and have a great evening/morning. May God Bless You and Yours. You should consider running for President. You might just get things back on track.

Love & Hugs,Karen H.P.S. Oh and by the way, they sure as heck don't make things the way they used to years ago either.

Hi Anni, good luck with your attack on Government and corporate America if you feel that you have achieved anything when its all over you can do a world tour passing the message to all the other worthy recipients

That sounds like fun! I agree they haven't got it right yet!! I too am happy that the Giants won, simply because the Pats have won enough and I was sick and tired of hearing about their perfect season.

Anni! I got your back! I love it when people aren't afraid to say what they think. Or worse, just listen to the TV pundits or celebrities to help them decide WHAT to think!

I struggle all the time with whether to blog about politics and I'm coming 'round to the idea that it's my blog and I'll say what I'm thinking even if I might scare away friends and readers who don't share my views.

Loved your post and right there with you. My husband has been in the audio and video repair business for 20 years now and seen the change in quality. The new stuff is junk, falls apart within 6 months and the manufactures don't support with parts or service. They just replace it with another piece of junk. So Sad. Ready to march to Washington with you.